Paulie Caccamise
Explore dynamic piano lessons blending classical and jazz styles with expressive artistry and advanced guidance.
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Paulie Caccamise
Masters degree
/ 55 min
Paulie - Your piano teacher
As a passionate piano maestro with a Masters in education, I bring over 2 years of enriching experience to my piano lessons. Specializing in classical and jazz piano, I offer tailored lessons in chord theory, ear training, improvization, techinique and more. Whether you're a beginner, intermediate, a young prodigy, or an adult learner, my personalized approach caters to all. From mastering scales to perfecting performance skills, I ensure a hostic learning journey. Let's hit the right notes together and unlock you music potential. I am very interactive and love teaching one on one. We can use music or learn by ear and make it up. We can use a lesson book which I suggest. With hard work and practice and my guidance you will be able to play beautifully. I focus on reading music and technique the most because that is the meat and potatoes of learing piano.
Your piano teacher skills
Ear training
Rhythm and Timing
Scales and Arpeggios
Performance Skills
Piano Technique
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Types of learners for piano lessons
Piano for intermediate
Piano for adults
Piano for kids
Piano for beginners
Piano lessons at a glance
With a technique-focused and engaging teaching style, I offer personalized Jazz piano, piano and classical piano lessons for students of all levels. I utitlize various tech tools like Zoom and google docs for interactive online learning experiences. My progressive instruction caters to 20+ students, including beginners, intermediates, kids, and adults. By blending expressive musicality and creative elements, I ensure a comprehensive curriculum that fosters growth and skill development in a fun and effective manner. We will use a guided lesson book to ensure your step by step progression so that you feel accomplished. One thing that I focus on in is being confident to perform for others. I have a tried and true process that helps this. I use it myself so I trust it works for others as well. Another thing that I enjoy doing with my students is building a portfolio of songs.
Trusted piano teacher for real results
88% students feel more skilled, confident, and ready to perform
Rated 4.9/5 by parents for piano classes
Families love the balance between structure and creativity in each lesson
Flexible scheduling for piano lessons
90% of students say piano classes fit easily into their weekly routine
Different types of piano lessons
Piano
Jazz Piano
Classical Piano
Piano concepts taught by Paulie
The student and tutor reviewed piano pieces, focusing on improving finger dexterity, accuracy, and fluid hand movements. They identified specific challenging sections, corrected fingering, and discussed the importance of consistent practice for musical retention. The next lesson was scheduled for the following week.
The Importance of Consistent Practice
Navigating Performance Anxiety and Concentration
Effective Fingering and Hand Movement Techniques
The Structure and Flow of Musical Pieces
The student and tutor worked on piano technique, focusing on expressive playing, melody internalization, and correct fingering. They practiced specific pieces and discussed strategies for improving musicality and tackling more complex songs. The next session was scheduled for Tuesday at 3 PM tutor's time.
Musicality in Piano Playing
Fingering and Physical Memory
Concentration and Presence in Performance
Musical Styles: Classical vs. Rock/Pop Piano
The tutor and student worked on advanced piano chord progressions and specific musical pieces, focusing on developing stride piano techniques and refining fingering for complex passages. They practiced new chord voicings and worked through challenging sections of two musical pieces with plans to continue practicing these pieces in future sessions.
Musical Interpretation and Practice Strategies
Chord Progressions and Turnarounds
Chord Voicings and Fingerings
Stride Piano Technique
The student and tutor focused on piano practice, working on improvisation techniques for the right hand and tackling a new piece, "The Waltz." They practiced specific fingerings, rhythmic exercises, and the interpretation of musical notation, including concepts like dissonance, with plans to continue lessons on Tuesdays.
Rhythm and Note Durations
Musical Dissonance and Resolution
Reading Music in Treble Clef (Left Hand)
Hand Positioning and Finger Dexterity
Chord Structure and Playing
The Tutor and Student worked on piano technique, specifically stride piano and a song titled "Heat." They practiced chord progressions, fingering, and rhythm, with the Tutor providing feedback on the Student's playing and areas for improvement, including the importance of practice and concentration. The next steps involve learning a new song.
Stride Piano Technique
Chord Inversions and Their Importance
Developing Piano Fluency: From Tentative to Confident
The "Light and Feathery" Touch in Piano Playing
The Tutor introduced the fundamentals of stride piano, focusing on the left-hand accompaniment patterns and specific chord progressions. The Student then worked on applying these concepts to a previously learned piece, "Arabesque," with the Tutor providing guidance on challenging sections and rhythmic accuracy. They planned to continue practicing these pieces in future sessions.
Stride Piano Accompaniment
Piano Chord Inversions
Left Hand as a Metronome
Piano Fingering Principles
Approach & tools used in piano classes
Metronome Apps
Interactive piano lessons
Weekend lessons
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